1961 Los Angeles mayoral election

The 1961 Los Angeles mayoral election took place on April 4, 1961, with a runoff election on May 31, 1961. Incumbent Norris Poulson was defeated by Sam Yorty, a former U.S. Representative.

1961 Los Angeles mayoral election

April 4, 1961 (1961-04-04) and May 31, 1961 (1961-05-31)
 
Candidate Sam Yorty Norris Poulson Patrick D. McGee
First round 122,478
27.10%
179,273
39.67%
115,635
25.59%
Runoff 275,249
51.45%
259,760
48.55%
Eliminated

Mayor before election

Norris Poulson

Elected Mayor

Sam Yorty

Municipal elections in California, including Mayor of Los Angeles, are officially nonpartisan; candidates' party affiliations do not appear on the ballot.

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